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Director-Nursing (Exempt) at Mercy Health

Mercy Health Guthrie, OK

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!
Oversees and manages more than one cost center that provides patient care services. Serve as a member of community and regional organizations. Serves on other System-driven councils, committees and task forces as appropriate. Performs related duties as assigned. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details:
Education: BSN Graduate of an approved College of Nursing. Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration or related field, or plan for completion within a specific period of time.

Experience: Previous experience of 2-4 years of a Nurse Manager in a hospital of comparable size and/or accountability. Capable of working cooperatively with other executives, physicians, and caregivers in order to accomplish goals. Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally and able to coordinate and integrate the complexities of patient care.
Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma.
Certifications: none required.
Other: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Upholds and role models behaviors of professionalism. Remains knowledgeable in advances in the healthcare environment through continuing education. Is active in community/professional organizations. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Varies according to daily tasks, i.e., administrative versus clinical. Usually works in a clean, air-conditioned area.
Preferred Certifications: Nationally recognized certification.

Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Typical senior pay: $162k for Medical and Health Services Managers nationally

National salary averages
Expected senior-level
$162k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$70k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $219k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 83% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+23%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
62,100 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Good time to build expertise—demand will chase supply.

Labor data: BLS 2024